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Phleb Definitions test 1

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Accessioning   Numerical ordering system that assigns a unique number for patient identification  
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Aerobic   Requires oxygen to survive, microorganism which requires oxygen to survive  
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Agglutination   Process of clumping together  
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Albumin   The most plentiful protein in plasma  
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Allergy   Sensitivity to various environmental factors  
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Anaerobic   Survives without air  
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Anastomosis   The point at which two hollow or tubular structures unify (connection point of veins or arteries  
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Anemia   Without red cells, a condition indicating the normal number of RBC's is reduced  
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Aneurysm   A localized weakness in walls of blood vessels, usually arteries. Indicated by an abnormal dilation of the blood vessel wall.  
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Angelology   The science, or study of blood vessels and lymphatic  
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Antecubital Fossa   Area around elbow the most common site to perform venipuncture, bend of elbow  
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Antibacterial   Will destroy or weaken bacteria  
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Antibody   A protein produced in lymph tissue of the lymphatic system, these proteins react with and neutralize foreign substances  
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Anticoagulant   An additive (chemical) that prevents blood from clotting  
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Antigen   Foreign protein introduced into the body which causes antibodies to be produced.  
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Antimicrobial   Will destroy or suppress the reproduction of microbes  
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Aorta   Largest artery in the body  
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Apathy   Lack of feeling or emotion\  
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Apnea   Temporary halting of breathing  
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Arteriole   The small branch of an artery that leads into a capillary  
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Arteriosclerosis   Hardening of the arteries  
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Artery   Blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart, can feel a pulse  
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Asepsis   Sterile condition  
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Aseptic   Free of microorganisms capabel of causing infection or contamination  
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Atria   The upper receiving chambers of the heart  
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Bacteria   Single cell organisms, microscopic  
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Bacteriology   That which inhibits or retards bacterial growth  
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Basilic Vein   Vein found on little finger side of arm, inner side of upper arm  
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Antibiotic   Will destroy or weaken bacteria  
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Bacteriostatic   That which inhibits or retards bacterial growth  
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